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Seeking an Experienced West Sacramento, CA Social Security Attorney?
 

Living with a disability can be incredibly difficult. Social Security disability income (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI),were created for individuals who are not able to work due to a disability. The federal SSDI and SSI system is complicated and not easy to understand. Whether you are a first time applicant or you have been previously rejected for SSI and/or SSDI, an experienced West Sacramento Social Security lawyer can help you. Contact an experienced West Sacramento Social Security lawyer today to learn more about Social Security for disabled Americans. You can start by filling out the form on the website.
 

Applying for SSI or SSDI Can Make a Difference in Your Life
 

If you have already applied for  Social Security benefit s and your claim was denied, you are among the majority.  Roughly 65% - 75% of Social Security applications are not approved annually. The success of your Social Security claim often hinges on whether you effectively laid out the best argument for your disability to the review board. West Sacramento social security attorneys have experience and knowledge on how to present your case most effectively. By working with a lawyer, you do not have to second-guess whether you are characterizing your disability in the most effective way possible. People with serious disabilities that prevent them from being able to gain employment may potentially face hunger and homelessness. A successful Social Security claim can provide a necessary safety net to some of the most vulnerable citizens. Successful claimants receive monthly payments from the federal government to cover critical expenses. Many claimants also qualify for medical services through Medicare and Medicaid programs.
 

Lawyers are Too Expensive - How Can I Afford to Pay a Social Security Attorney?
 

Believe it or not, just about anyone can afford a Social Security attorney. Unlike many other types of lawyers, Social Security lawyers do not require you to pay big out of pocket expenses. When you hire a Social Security lawyer, you agree only to pay them attorney fees if you win your claim. In other words, you only pay your lawyer if the Social Security Administration pays you. Statutorily, Social Security attorneys can only make the following: the lesser amount of (1) 25% of back pay awarded to you by the Social Security Administration, or (2) $6,000 total. The Social Security Administration will approve the amount of the attorney fees at the time you are awarded your benefits. After filling out the questionnaire on the website, an experienced West Sacramento Social Security attorney will call or email you to discuss the specifics of your case.
 

Educate Yourself: The difference between SSDI and SSI
 

There are two separate Social Security programs that provide disability payments to injured Americans: SSI and SSDI (Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance, respectively). In order to earn disability payments under either program, you must suffer from an injury that (1) prevents you from working for a year or more, or (2) results in death. In general, short-term injuries are not covered by the social security system.
 

1.    How is disability defined in West Sacramento, California? - In order to receive Social Security disability benefits, you must meet the Social Security Administration's
        standard for disability.
        a.    The term disability is defined as being unable to engage in “substantial gainful activity” [SGA] due to a of a physical or mental impairment which has lasted
                - or is expected to last - for a minimum of 12 months, or is expected to result in death.
2.    Is working in West Sacramento, California a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in West Sacramento and the work meets the definition of
       substantial gainful activity, you are considered able to work and, therefore, you are not disabled and would not qualify for Social Security disability benefits.
       In 2012, if you earn more than $1010 per month (after taxes), you are probably not eligible for Social Security, unless there special circumstances exist.
3.    Do You Have a Severe Impairment? - In order to be considered severely impaired, you must have a medical problem that significantly limits your physical or
       mental ability to perform basic work activities. The impairment must be expected to last for 12 months or result in death.
4.    Does Your Medical Condition Match One of SSA’s Listed Impairments? - The Social Security Administration (SSA) has promulgated a list of medical conditions
        ["Listing of Impairments."] of such great severity that the SSA considers people who with the conditions disabled;
        1.    If your condition is not included in the SSA's Listing of Impairments, you have to ask yourself the following question in regard to obtaining Social Security
               Disability Benefits:
               1.  Am I able to do the same type of work I was able to do before the onset of the disability? - If the SSA determines that you are able to continue doing the same
                    work as you did before your medical condition you may have difficulty proving eligibility. The measure of how capable you are at doing your job after the
                   onset of your disability as opposed to before the onset of the disability is called the Residual Functional Capacity (RFC). In determining your eligibility for
                   benefits, the SSA compares your current RFC with the physical and mental demands of your past jobs. If you are physically and mentally able to do a job that
                   you have held within the last fifteen years, then SSA considers you "not disabled." If you are not able to perform any of your past jobs,
                   then ask yourself:
5.    Despite Your Medical Condition, Can You Do Other Work? - If you are unable to perform work similar to what you have done in the past, then the SSA will
       determine whether you are able to perform other types of work rather than collect benefits.
 

Can Children in West Sacramento, California Qualify for Disability Benefits? Yes, but What is the Criteria?
 

Financially, needy children under age 18 who have serious medical conditions may be eligible for Children's SSI. A child is disabled for SSI if the child is not working and earning more than the SGA level and has a medical condition or combination of conditions that cause "marked and severe functional limitations." Medical evidence documenting the child's medical condition is essential.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – Talk to an Experienced West Sacramento, California Disability Income Lawyer Today
 

You must establish a work history of paying into social security as well as a qualifying disability to qualify for SSDI monthly payments. So, not everyone qualifies for the SSDI program. If you receive disability payments under SSDI you may also qualify for Medicare coverage. Contact an experienced West Sacramento SSDI attorney to learn whether your situation qualifies you for some Social Security benefit.
 

The Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program – West Sacramento Disability Lawyers Are Here to Help
 

Unlike SSDI, you do not have to demonstrate a work history to be eligible for SSI. To qualify for SSI, you must suffer from a disability that prevents you from working for a year or more, and make less than a minimum threshold of money. SSI checks are paid monthly. In addition, you may be eligible for more money from your state, Medicaid, and food stamps. Call your West Sacramento Social Security SSI attorney for more information.
 

The Social Security Process from Application to Appeal - West Sacramento, CA SSI and SSDI Disability Appeals Attorneys
 

You can begin the application process for Social Security benefits online, in person, or by phone. The process can take a while because the number of applications is generally very high. Usually, you have to wait anywhere between three and six months, maybe longer before you will receive a decision on your eligibility for Social Security. In the event that the government denies your social security application, you have the right to appeal the decision. At the appeal, you can represent yourself or you can hire a West Sacramento Social Security lawyer can represent you.
 

The list below contains some examples of the types of illnesses and injuries that have qualified previous applicants for a Social Security disability:
 

Local SSA Office in West Sacramento, CA
 

Low Cost Hospitals near West Sacramento, California
 

Pharmacies in West Sacramento, CA
 

West Sacramento Weather (Monthly Averages)
 

West Sacramento social security attorneys serve clients throughout Northern California, including  West Sacramento, Winters, Woodland, Brooks, Capay, Clarksburg, Conaway, Davis, Dunnigan, Madison, Monument Hills, Plainfield, Rumsey, Yolo, Zamora, Dixon, Sacramento, Florin, Vaville, Rio Linda, Rosemont, Carmichael, Fairfield, Briggston, Swingle, Webster, Merritt, Sucro, Saxon, Plumtree, Mullen, Kobe, Hebron, Yolano, Browns Corner, Arde, Sacramento County, Solano County, Napa County, Colusa County, and Yolo County.